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n4 N Precautions ...100 On Handling the LCD Screen ...101 On Using the Power Source ...102 On Handling Your Computer...103 On Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...105 On Handling Floppy Disks ...105 On Handling Discs ...106 On Using the Battery Pack...107 On Using Headphones...108 On Handling Memory Stick Media...108 On Handling the Hard Disk ...109 Troubleshooting ...110 Computer ...112 System Security ...122 Battery...124 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...126 Internet ...129 Networking ...131 CDs and DVDs...134 Display ...138 Printing ...141 Microphone ...142 Mouse ...143 Speakers ...144
n4 N Precautions ...100 On Handling the LCD Screen ...101 On Using the Power Source ...102 On Handling Your Computer...103 On Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...105 On Handling Floppy Disks ...105 On Handling Discs ...106 On Using the Battery Pack...107 On Using Headphones...108 On Handling Memory Stick Media...108 On Handling the Hard Disk ...109 Troubleshooting ...110 Computer ...112 System Security ...122 Battery...124 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...126 Internet ...129 Networking ...131 CDs and DVDs...134 Display ...138 Printing ...141 Microphone ...142 Mouse ...143 Speakers ...144
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Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat - Contains an overview of -the-art personal computing. n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your VAIO computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of connections, setting up information, etc. ❑ Safety information - Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on -screen User Guide. Contains safety guidelines and owner information.
Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat - Contains an overview of -the-art personal computing. n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your VAIO computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of connections, setting up information, etc. ❑ Safety information - Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on -screen User Guide. Contains safety guidelines and owner information.
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... the display at eye level or slightly lower when you are sitting in front of the display as well. ❑ Lighting - Make sure the display screen is at a comfortable viewing distance. Adjust the brightness setting of the monitor. Use indirect lighting to find the best position. Use the display's tilting feature...
... the display at eye level or slightly lower when you are sitting in front of the display as well. ❑ Lighting - Make sure the display screen is at a comfortable viewing distance. Adjust the brightness setting of the monitor. Use indirect lighting to find the best position. Use the display's tilting feature...
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Front n 12 N Getting Started A Built-in MOTION EYE camera (page 31) B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator (page 18) C Internal microphone (monaural) D LCD screen (page 101) E Keyboard (page 27) F Touch pad (page 29) G WLAN (Wireless LAN) switch (page 47) H WLAN (Wireless LAN) indicator (page 18) I Power indicator (page 18) J Battery indicator (page 18) K Hard disk drive indicator (page 18) L Memory Stick media indicator (page 18) M Memory Stick media slot* (page 42) * Your computer supports Memory Stick Duo media and Memory Stick Pro high speed and high capacity capabilities.
Front n 12 N Getting Started A Built-in MOTION EYE camera (page 31) B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator (page 18) C Internal microphone (monaural) D LCD screen (page 101) E Keyboard (page 27) F Touch pad (page 29) G WLAN (Wireless LAN) switch (page 47) H WLAN (Wireless LAN) indicator (page 18) I Power indicator (page 18) J Battery indicator (page 18) K Hard disk drive indicator (page 18) L Memory Stick media indicator (page 18) M Memory Stick media slot* (page 42) * Your computer supports Memory Stick Duo media and Memory Stick Pro high speed and high capacity capabilities.
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n 20 N Getting Started Using the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of purchase. Installing the Battery Pack To install the battery pack 1 Turn off the computer and close the LCD screen lid. 2 Slide the lock switch (1) to the UNLOCK position. 3 Slide the battery into the battery compartment until it clicks into place.
n 20 N Getting Started Using the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of purchase. Installing the Battery Pack To install the battery pack 1 Turn off the computer and close the LCD screen lid. 2 Slide the lock switch (1) to the UNLOCK position. 3 Slide the battery into the battery compartment until it clicks into place.
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n 24 N Getting Started Removing the Battery Pack ! You may lose data if you remove the battery while the computer is on and not connected to the UNLOCK position. 3 Slide and hold the release latch (2) and slide the battery away from the computer. To remove the battery pack 1 Turn off the computer and close the LCD screen lid. 2 Slide the lock switch (1) to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery pack while the computer is in Standby mode.
n 24 N Getting Started Removing the Battery Pack ! You may lose data if you remove the battery while the computer is on and not connected to the UNLOCK position. 3 Slide and hold the release latch (2) and slide the battery away from the computer. To remove the battery pack 1 Turn off the computer and close the LCD screen lid. 2 Slide the lock switch (1) to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery pack while the computer is in Standby mode.
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... key combination changes the resolution. For details on the power. Fn + (F10): zoom Fn + (F12): Hibernate n 28 N Using Your VAIO Computer Changes the screen resolution to magnify/restore the screen view. ✍ The magnified view is not as clear as the standard view, as it is implemented by changing the resolution... is magnified or the standard view is restored because pressing this command, the states of power consumption. When the LCD screen view is disabled during video playback. To return the system to its original state, use the power switch to the external display disables...
... key combination changes the resolution. For details on the power. Fn + (F10): zoom Fn + (F12): Hibernate n 28 N Using Your VAIO Computer Changes the screen resolution to magnify/restore the screen view. ✍ The magnified view is not as clear as the standard view, as it is implemented by changing the resolution... is magnified or the standard view is restored because pressing this command, the states of power consumption. When the LCD screen view is disabled during video playback. To return the system to its original state, use the power switch to the external display disables...
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... a touch pad scroll feature). Press the right button (4) once. Move your finger along the bottom to , select, drag, and scroll objects on the screen using the touch pad. Slide one finger on an item or object. Press the left button (3) once. Press the left button twice. n 29 N... Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Touch Pad The keyboard contains a cursor-pointing device, the touch pad (1). In many applications, this action displays a shortcut menu. Move...
... a touch pad scroll feature). Press the right button (4) once. Move your finger along the bottom to , select, drag, and scroll objects on the screen using the touch pad. Slide one finger on an item or object. Press the left button (3) once. Press the left button twice. n 29 N... Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Touch Pad The keyboard contains a cursor-pointing device, the touch pad (1). In many applications, this action displays a shortcut menu. Move...
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... Connect and use circular discs. This will affect the use memory-resident utility software while writing data to malfunction. ❑ When using the VAIO Zone software. To complete this process, follow the instructions included with your battery is available only on the surface of a disc may damage ...the optical disc drive. ❑ Do not strike or shake the computer while writing data onto a disc. ❑ Deactivate the screen saver and exit anti-virus software before writing data onto a disc. ❑ Do not use of the disc. Fingerprints and dust on discs ...
... Connect and use circular discs. This will affect the use memory-resident utility software while writing data to malfunction. ❑ When using the VAIO Zone software. To complete this process, follow the instructions included with your battery is available only on the surface of a disc may damage ...the optical disc drive. ❑ Do not strike or shake the computer while writing data onto a disc. ❑ Deactivate the screen saver and exit anti-virus software before writing data onto a disc. ❑ Do not use of the disc. Fingerprints and dust on discs ...
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Reduce the volume before playing a disc. ❑ Some discs recorded at 20 or 24 bits may cause the computer to malfunction. ❑ Deactivate the screen saver and exit anti-virus software before playing a DVD. ❑ Do not switch power saving modes while the computer is playing a DVD. ❑ ... can play DVDs using the optical disc drive and the DVD playback software, such as VAIO Zone or WinDVD. If you change the DVD region code only a limited number of times. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on playing DVDs To achieve optimum performance when playing DVDs, you should follow...
Reduce the volume before playing a disc. ❑ Some discs recorded at 20 or 24 bits may cause the computer to malfunction. ❑ Deactivate the screen saver and exit anti-virus software before playing a DVD. ❑ Do not switch power saving modes while the computer is playing a DVD. ❑ ... can play DVDs using the optical disc drive and the DVD playback software, such as VAIO Zone or WinDVD. If you change the DVD region code only a limited number of times. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on playing DVDs To achieve optimum performance when playing DVDs, you should follow...
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n 46 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Internet Setting Up a Dial-up Internet Connection Before you can connect to the Internet, you need to connect... may not work properly. If the Location Information window appears, follow the on the computer. 2 Plug the other end into the modem port on -screen instructions. 3 If it is not already selected, click to select Connect to a telephone line via a telephone cable (not supplied). The New Connection ... in the internal modem. Once you set up a dial-up your computer to the Internet, and click Next. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions.
n 46 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Internet Setting Up a Dial-up Internet Connection Before you can connect to the Internet, you need to connect... may not work properly. If the Location Information window appears, follow the on the computer. 2 Plug the other end into the modem port on -screen instructions. 3 If it is not already selected, click to select Connect to a telephone line via a telephone cable (not supplied). The New Connection ... in the internal modem. Once you set up a dial-up your computer to the Internet, and click Next. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions.
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... access points are not used at the bottom of (decimal) 10 to 15. ✍ An ad-hoc network does not support WPA. n 50 N Using Your VAIO Computer 13 Enter exactly the same Network key again, for confirmation. 14 Select the check box This is ready to communicate with another computer. *1 See... computers, you configure. *3 Hexadecimal: A number representation using the digits 0-9, with their usual meaning, plus the letters A-F (or a-f) to represent hexadecimal digits with values of the screen. 15 Click OK. Your Network name appears in the Preferred networks. 16 Click Advanced.
... access points are not used at the bottom of (decimal) 10 to 15. ✍ An ad-hoc network does not support WPA. n 50 N Using Your VAIO Computer 13 Enter exactly the same Network key again, for confirmation. 14 Select the check box This is ready to communicate with another computer. *1 See... computers, you configure. *3 Hexadecimal: A number representation using the digits 0-9, with their usual meaning, plus the letters A-F (or a-f) to represent hexadecimal digits with values of the screen. 15 Click OK. Your Network name appears in the Preferred networks. 16 Click Advanced.
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The WIRELESS LAN indicator lights up . See the instructions that accompanied the access point for more information. 2 Turn on -screen instructions. The Wireless Network Connection window appears. 7 Follow the on the WIRELESS LAN switch. n 53 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to a wireless network 1 Make sure an access point is set up . 3 Click Start and then Control Panel. 4 Click Network and Internet Connections. 5 Click Network Connections. 6 In the right panel under LAN or High-Speed Internet, double-click Wireless Network Connection.
The WIRELESS LAN indicator lights up . See the instructions that accompanied the access point for more information. 2 Turn on -screen instructions. The Wireless Network Connection window appears. 7 Follow the on the WIRELESS LAN switch. n 53 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to a wireless network 1 Make sure an access point is set up . 3 Click Start and then Control Panel. 4 Click Network and Internet Connections. 5 Click Network Connections. 6 In the right panel under LAN or High-Speed Internet, double-click Wireless Network Connection.
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...VAIO Wireless Utility. See the instructions that accompanied the access point for more detailed information about wireless connections. 1 Make sure an access point is set up process and provide you with the Bluetooth functionality*, double-click ( / ) on the taskbar to see whether your model supports the Bluetooth functionality. Select the Enable 2.4 GHz... with more information. 2 Turn on -screen instructions. * See the online Specifications to display the Wireless Device Switch window. The WIRELESS LAN indicator lights up . The VAIO Wireless Utility appears. 4 Follow the on...
...VAIO Wireless Utility. See the instructions that accompanied the access point for more detailed information about wireless connections. 1 Make sure an access point is set up process and provide you with the Bluetooth functionality*, double-click ( / ) on the taskbar to see whether your model supports the Bluetooth functionality. Select the Enable 2.4 GHz... with more information. 2 Turn on -screen instructions. * See the online Specifications to display the Wireless Device Switch window. The WIRELESS LAN indicator lights up . The VAIO Wireless Utility appears. 4 Follow the on...
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... is attached to the optional port replicator, you can also use the VGA port on the port replicator. Connected external displays are used as second screens. On Windows systems only, you can connect an external display to set up multiple monitors. ! For example, you can only use an external display to...
... is attached to the optional port replicator, you can also use the VGA port on the port replicator. Connected external displays are used as second screens. On Windows systems only, you can connect an external display to set up multiple monitors. ! For example, you can only use an external display to...
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... charged, and your computer may need to display the Security tab, select Set Machine Password, and then press the Enter key. 4 On the password entry screen, enter the password twice and press the Enter key. Once you cannot start the computer without entering the password. and then press the Enter key... add the power-on password 1 Turn on password, you have set the power-on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. On the Setup Confirmation screen, make sure that Yes is to configure the computer to prompt password entry when you forget the power-on or display the...
... charged, and your computer may need to display the Security tab, select Set Machine Password, and then press the Enter key. 4 On the password entry screen, enter the password twice and press the Enter key. Once you cannot start the computer without entering the password. and then press the Enter key... add the power-on password 1 Turn on password, you have set the power-on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. On the Setup Confirmation screen, make sure that Yes is to configure the computer to prompt password entry when you forget the power-on or display the...
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...then press the Enter key. and then press the Enter key. On the Setup Confirmation screen, confirm that Yes is selected and then press the Enter key. The BIOS setup screen appears. n 84 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Changing/Removing the Power-on Password To change or remove the power-on password ...1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. If not, restart the computer and ...
...then press the Enter key. and then press the Enter key. On the Setup Confirmation screen, confirm that Yes is selected and then press the Enter key. The BIOS setup screen appears. n 84 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Changing/Removing the Power-on Password To change or remove the power-on password ...1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. If not, restart the computer and ...
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...down when the computer enters Standby mode, you cannot insert a disc. Standby mode uses more than four seconds, the computer will switch off the LCD screen and sets the hard disk and the CPU to a low power consumption mode. The umber power light flashes in Standby mode, you will enter Standby... mode 1 Click Start and then Turn Off Computer. 2 Click Stand By. Going back to the previous work state is in this , you can use VAIO Central to configure the computer to return to Normal mode Press any unsaved data. ✍ When the computer is impossible. If you open the LCD...
...down when the computer enters Standby mode, you cannot insert a disc. Standby mode uses more than four seconds, the computer will switch off the LCD screen and sets the hard disk and the CPU to a low power consumption mode. The umber power light flashes in Standby mode, you will enter Standby... mode 1 Click Start and then Turn Off Computer. 2 Click Stand By. Going back to the previous work state is in this , you can use VAIO Central to configure the computer to return to Normal mode Press any unsaved data. ✍ When the computer is impossible. If you open the LCD...
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... runs down, no data will switch off automatically. Alternatively, 1 Click Start and then Turn Off Computer. 2 Click Hibernate. n 89 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Hibernate Mode In Hibernate mode, the state of the system is saved on the computer by pressing the power button. The power indicator ... The computer returns to Normal mode Turn on the hard disk and power is off . To return to its previous state. ! The Hibernating screen appears and the computer enters Hibernate mode. If you press the power button for more than four seconds, the computer will be lost. To ...
... runs down, no data will switch off automatically. Alternatively, 1 Click Start and then Turn Off Computer. 2 Click Hibernate. n 89 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Hibernate Mode In Hibernate mode, the state of the system is saved on the computer by pressing the power button. The power indicator ... The computer returns to Normal mode Turn on the hard disk and power is off . To return to its previous state. ! The Hibernating screen appears and the computer enters Hibernate mode. If you press the power button for more than four seconds, the computer will be lost. To ...
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... Normal mode from Hibernate mode than from Standby mode. Hibernate mode uses less power than Standby mode to Normal mode when you open the LCD screen lid. This power resuming setting will be activated. Do not move the computer until its power indicator light turns off. When the computer is in... the computer to return to be lost if you the time of time, put the computer into Hibernate mode. See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central (page 85). ! It takes more time than Standby mode. This power saving mode saves you remove both the AC adapter and the battery. You...
... Normal mode from Hibernate mode than from Standby mode. Hibernate mode uses less power than Standby mode to Normal mode when you open the LCD screen lid. This power resuming setting will be activated. Do not move the computer until its power indicator light turns off. When the computer is in... the computer to return to be lost if you the time of time, put the computer into Hibernate mode. See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central (page 85). ! It takes more time than Standby mode. This power saving mode saves you remove both the AC adapter and the battery. You...